5 h. ago Ruben Amorim ‘far from quitting’ despite Manchester United’s poor form

Head coach clarified claim he could quit after West Ham loss‘What I am saying is we must perform or they will change’Ruben Amorim has insisted he is “very far from quitting” Manchester United, the head coach moving to clarify his suggestion after Sunday’s loss to West Ham that he could walk away.After the 2-0 defeat at Old Trafford that left his team in 16th Amorim stated that if next season started with the same dismal form it may be time for “new persons to occupy this space”. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Giro d’Italia Stage 5 preview: Uphill finish could wreak havoc for sprinters as Wout van Aert looks for first win

It’s another day for the punchier sprinters on tricky uphill finish to Matera

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17 h. ago Giro d’Italia stage five preview: Uphill finish could wreak havoc for sprinters as Wout van Aert looks for first win

It’s another day for the punchier sprinters on tricky uphill finish to Matera

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26 h. ago Eurovision 2025 Semi Final 1 full results as Ukraine and Sweden qualify for final

The first 15 countries took to the stage in Switzerland with the final is just days away

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30 h. ago Manchester United new 2025/26 kits 'leaked' as adidas include Old Trafford tribute

Sportswear brand adidas will continue sponsor Manchester United's kits next season and designs have emerged

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32 h. ago Ten transfer targets for Premier League clubs from across Europe

Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City will be competing for players this summerBy WhoScoredGyökeres has been heavily linked with a return to England in recent transfer windows. Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United have all been credited with an interest in the Swedish striker, who has scored 38 goals in the Portuguese top flight this season – 20 more than his nearest challenger. Sporting will be reluctant to lose their star but the former Brighton and Coventry player seems perfectly suited to the rigours of Premier League football. This summer might be the one when he leaves Lisbon. Continue reading...

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37 h. ago Manchester United intend to keep Amorim even if they lose Europa League final

Portuguese coach to be given chance to rebuild squadMatheus Cunha and Liam Delap top summer targetsManchester United intend to retain Ruben Amorim as head coach next season even if they lose the Europa League final to Tottenham. The club have endured a horrible league campaign but the hierarchy feels the Portuguese deserves this summer transfer window to improve the squad and sign players better suited to his tactics.United are 16th in the Premier League, having lost 17 games, their worst performance since 1973-74. Amorim replaced Erik ten Hag in November but has failed to oversee an upturn in fortunes domestically, also being eliminated by Fulham in the FA Cup and Tottenham in the League Cup. Continue reading...

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40 h. ago Poppadoms, protests and promotions: the first 20 years of ‘unique’ FC United

Born in a curry house amid fury with the Glazer regime at Old Trafford, FC United’s own story is not without turmoilOn the Saturday in late March this year that FC United of Manchester and The 1958, a Manchester United supporters group, held a joint-action against 20 years of Glazer ownership of United, Tom Kerse displayed his own protest at Broadhurst Park, FC United’s home, which read: “The Glazers? FCUM Hall.” The 69-year-old, like many FC United fans, followed Manchester United before the American family’s leveraged purchase of the club in May 2005. “‘FCUM Hall’, as in ‘fuck all the Glazers’,” Kerse says, just in case anyone missed his point.FC United were born 20 years ago on Tuesday, on 13 May 2005 in a Rusholme curry house named Dilda. Paul Hurst, a founder, is the board lead for communication and co-ownership, the latter a core value of the club, with all members having a vote on each key decision. “What we’ve seen [happen] at Manchester United is what we said [would happen]...

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41 h. ago Giro d’Italia stage four preview: Mads Pedersen looks for first win in pink jersey as race reaches Italy

Mads Pedersen has the chance to go three from three in sprint stage victories today

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42 h. ago Great Manchester Run 2025 route map for 10k and half marathon

The full routes for the 2025 Great Manchester Run 10k and half marathon

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58 h. ago Manchester United officially open voting for the 2024/2025 Player of the Year award

Man Utd have endured an awful season, but there will still be awards handed out at the end of the campaign.

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60 h. ago The Glazers in numbers: key figures across two decades at Manchester United

Twenty years after the club’s takeover a look at some of the most striking evaluations during their tenure at Old TraffordInitial percentage of Manchester United bought by Malcolm Glazer in May 2003 – by the end of the year it stood at 15%. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Bafta TV Awards 2025 opens in Traitors style with host Alan Cumming summoned to turret

The biggest night in British television has gotten underway at London's Royal Festival Hall

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3 d. ago Soucek sets up West Ham to leave Manchester United struggling in 16th

This was an exercise in how not to use the first of only two matches to tune-up before a major European final from Manchester United.Ruben Amorim’s team were pattern-less, pathetic and end demoralised with only Friday’s trip to Chelsea left to erase the memory before jetting into Bilbao to face Tottenham in the Europa League final on Wednesday week. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Amorim hits out at Man Utd’s mentality after Soucek sets up West Ham win

This was an exercise in how not to utilise the first of only two matches to tune up before a major European final from Manchester United that left Ruben Amorim so disenchanted he spoke of not being in charge if the start to next season is the same.The head coach said: “I’m talking about myself, I’m talking about the culture in the club and the culture in the team. We need to be really strong in the summer and be brave. We will not have a next season like this if we start like this. If the feeling is still here we should give space [his position] to different persons.” Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Amorim questions his United future after Soucek sets up West Ham win

This was an exercise in how not to utilise the first of only two matches to tune up before a major European final from Manchester United that left Ruben Amorim so disenchanted he spoke of not being in charge if the start to next season is the same.The head coach said: “I’m talking about myself, I’m talking about the culture in the club and the culture in the team. We need to be really strong in the summer and be brave. We will not have a next season like this if we start like this. If the feeling is still here we should give space [his position] to different persons.” Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Nottingham Forest v Leicester, Manchester United v West Ham and more: Premier League – live

Updates from Sunday’s afternoon kick-offsEmail Sarah | Live scores | Sign up to Football DailyNewcastle have doubled their lead against Chelsea after a goal by Bruno Guimarães and if the score remains the same come the final whistle in a few minutes time then Eddie Howe’s side will move to third. It also means Nottingham Forest can leapfrog Chelsea into fifth if they come away with a win over Leicester. Catch the last few minutes here:Forest need a point in the last East Midlands league derby for some while to be guaranteed European football for the first time since 1995/96. Having won only two of their last six games in all competitions at the City Ground, Nuno could do with Wood rediscovering his finishing touch to reach the 20-goal mark. Be interesting to know how much the Forest players keep abreast of the Newcastle/ Chelsea game but a draw there would feel like an early goal for Forest. Nuno’s side could then join those teams on 64 points with a victory here in the Midlands sun...

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3 d. ago BAFTA TV Awards 2025: When is it on, how to watch and full list of nominations

One of the biggest nights for television is back

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3 d. ago Giro d’Italia stage three preview: Tom Pidcock battles fast men for victory on 160km route to Vlore

Punchy riders with a fast finish look best placed to win Sunday’s third stage of the 2025 Giro

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4 d. ago Rasmus Højlund eager to ‘show myself’ at highest level with Manchester United

Forward admits ‘hard times’ during difficult campaign‘We are in a good position now to win a European trophy’Rasmus Højlund is determined to prove himself “on the biggest stage” with Manchester United, although the centre-forward admits his 21-match scoring drought earlier in the season was a test of character.Højlund’s goal in Thursday’s 4-1 defeat of Athletic Bilbao was only his 10th in 48 games, a return that has prompted some criticism. But the 22-year-old Dane is clear he can turn his form around. “I know what this football club is all about,” Højlund said. “It’s a lot of pressure, but that’s why I’m here. I want to show myself on the biggest stage.” Continue reading...

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